The Dragon Crown — Richard A. Knaak

Son of the sinister Gold Dragon, the young shapeshifter Kyl is about to be crowned Dragon Emperor, lord of the drake kingdoms. But should the throne be his? For while some dragons are good and wise, others are driven mad by their own magic. And some are born evil, demons of murder and blood. Which is Kyl?

With the future of the world at stake, Kyl must survive ordeals of assassinations, manipulation, and conspiracies that began before his birth.. These lethal tests may purify the dragon--or unleash his dark lusts. Instead of bringing peace and justice, Emperor Kyl may plunge dragons, wizards, and humans into a nightmare reign of deadly horror...